FINDLAY – Gibsonburg broke open a tense scoreless duel with four runs in the top of the eighth inning, then held off a last-ditch rally by the Ada High School softball team to win their Div. VI regional final bout 4-0 in extra innings Friday evening, May 30, at Findlay High School.
The Golden Bears scored four runs in the top of the eighth inning behind a home run, two hits and two errors. The feisty Bulldog girls stayed alive by loading the bases with two out in the bottom of the eighth against tiring freshman hurler Alivia Wauford.
Jeni S. Hall, age 48, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 14, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Tina (Lantz) Wireman of Ada.
Jeni is survived by her children: Kaylee (Justin) Shoemaker of Ada and Reese Cariello of Lima; four grandchildren: Emmerson, Laylynn, Dawson and Daxton; and maternal grandmother, Peggy Lantz.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Edward Lantz; and paternal grandparents: Robert and Mary Wireman.
By Mohammad Ali Reza, MD
Primary Care Physician, North Baltimore Medical & Diagnostic Center
A day in the life of a primary care physician is a dynamic blend of science, service and connection. These doctors are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical care, making them the cornerstone of the healthcare system.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Fifty new alumni of Ada High School were created on Sunday, May 25 in ceremonies at the Ada High School gymnasium. Traditions were honored by the wearing of periwinkle caps and gowns, music including Fanfare and Processional by Edward Elgar and the presentation of diplomas to each student.
MAY 30 MEDIA RELEASE__Governor Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohioans to take advantage of this year’s Sales Tax Holiday, which is designed to provide meaningful savings for families across the state.
The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.
In 2024, Governor DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly expanded the Sales Tax Holiday to include more items and run for a longer period. Instead of the usual three days, it lasted ten days and was expanded to include a wide range of items up to $500, rather than limited to school supplies.
Pictured here, L-R) Karley Wagner, Lexi Poling, Aubrey Pope, Jenna Bassitt, Tessa Griffith, and Aeris Weaver, are the six Ada Lions scholarship recipients for 2025. Awards totaled $5750. Since 2000 the Ada Lions Club has awarded 129 scholarships to Ada Seniors in the amount of $117,450. The funds that are generated by the Lions Mulch Sale. Lion Bob Simmons presented the scholarships at the
Ada awards night on May 18.
